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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are numerous Ethernet standards, a naming formula was developed to identify characteristics of physical connections. Which of the answers below lists all of the information contained in the naming convention?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a Foundation Fieldbus protocol?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "F"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the redundancies below would allow the system not to be hampered by faults in critical systems and controllers?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
In IPv4, if you are using a static IP address assignment, which of the actions from the answers below, are you preforming?
Which of the network components below combines two or more smaller networks working within the ISO physical and data layers?
I to P converters are best defined as which of the following answers?
There are an assortment of numbers on the typical protocol header. Which of the answers below denotes the header number that identifies the systems application/service for receiving or transmitting data?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from defects from the manufacture of the cable"?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Gateway"?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the encoding of characters?
There are numerous styles of fiber optic cables. Which of the answers below best represents the number of criteria that is used to match the proper cable to the desired application?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "B"?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the optimal operating conditions?
Which of the terms below can be best described as a device with an assigned tag name?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce intermittent communication?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below are redundant networks for controller connections?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the guardianship of the process control inputs?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and VPN be used primarily?